LEAD INSPECTOR/RISK ASSESSOR QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

Permanent abatement options include... - Paint removal, component removal, enclosure, encapsulation Lead Inspector - A certified individual who conducts a surface-by-surface investigation to determine the presence of lead-based paint. Lead-based paint - 1 mg/cm2 5000micrograms/g = 5000ppm .5% by weight What is lead based paint? - any surface coating containing at least 1 miligram per square centimeter of lead or .5% lead by weight. What agencies focus on childhood lead poisoning prevention? - CDPH, HUD, EPA Lead in paint - applied between 1978 and August 13, 2009- .06$ by weight, 600ppm Applied on or after August 14, 2009-- .009% by weight, 90ppm what year is considered for lead based paint? - 1978 - built before this Lead Risk Assessor Job Description - Determining the existence, nature, severity, and location of lead-based paint hazards in an entire residential dwelling or child-occupied facility, and provides a written report explaining the results of the investigation and options for reducing lead-based paint hazards to the person requesting the lead inspection. What is the CAL OSHA Standard for lead? - Title 8 CCR 1532.1 Dust lead hazard levels (by wipe sampling) - 40 micrograms/ft2 (carpeted and uncarpeted interior floors) 250 micrograms/ft2 interior window sills (stools) which 2 forms are included to address lead based paint conditions on the property? - 1. federal lead based paint (LBP) disclosure 2. TDS Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act - (Title X of the Community Development and Housing Act of 1992) The federal government began to focus on primary prevention of lead poisoning through identifying and reducing lead hazards. Importance of lead poisoning prevention/lead-based paint inspections - Focus attention on the sources of lead that could poison children; and reduce the cost of lead hazard control by identifying which surfaces are coated with lead-based paint. does owner have obligation to have inspection/ a report prepared on the presence of lead based paint or any lead based paint hazards? - NO Dust lead clearance levels (by wipe sampling) - 40 micrograms/ft2 interior floors 250 micrograms/ft2 interior window sills (stools) 400 micrograms/ft2 window troughs (window wells) What is the Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead Based Paint Hazards in Housing? - 1995 HUD Guidelines When was the revision to Chapter 7 of the Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead Based Paint Hazards in Housing enacted? - 1997 and was updated in 2012 Dust lead levels for lead hazard screen only (by wipe sampling) - 25 micrograms/ft2 125 micrograms/ft2 interior window sills how can the owner cooperate in the LBP disclosure? - 1. filling out the LBP disclosure 2. filling out TDS 3. making physical home inspection report available to prospective buyers 4. give sellers agent copies of reports about info on lead paint! Lead inspector job description - Identify the lead-based painted surfaces in housing, certify the results of an inspection in writing, conduct post-hazard control clearance sampling to determine: the specified hazard control strategy was conducted, the area is safe for unprotected workers to enter, and the area is a safe place for residents and young children to live. Target Housing - Housing where children may live and spend time in. Bare residential soil hazard levels-MTCA - 400 micrograms/g children's play areas 1,200 micrograms/g building perimeter and remainder of yard (beyond play areas) 5,000 micrograms/g pave or meet removal criteria (not applicable for clearance testing-abatement needed) what is lead based paint hazard? - any condition that causes exposure to lead contaminated dust, soil, or paint which as deteriorated to the point of causing adverse human health effects. How common is lead pollution? - Lead-based paint is present in roughly 83% of all hosing stock in the private sector and in roughly 90% of family housing units in the nation's housing authorities. what does LBP disclosure form include? - 1. Lead warning statement 2. owners statement disclosing presence of known lead based paint hazards or owners lack of knowledge of existing lead based paint 3. list of records or reports which indicate a presence or lack of lead based paint 4. buyers statement acknowledging receipt of the LBP disclosure and lead hazard info pamphlet: Protect your family from lead in your home 5. buyers statement acknowledging they got a 10 day opportunity to inspect the property or has agreed to reduce or waive the inspection period 6. sellers agent noting the owners been informed of the owners disclosure requirements and agent is aware of duty to ensure owner complies with requirements